George H. Howard, 72, of 17291 West 4 B Road, Plymouth, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011, at his home. He was born on November 14, 1938, in Goose Rock, Kentucky, to George and Mary (Henson) Howard. George and Loretta Jackson were married on June 13, 1958, in Adrian, Michigan. They moved to the Marshall County area in 1965. George was a truck driver and mechanic. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. His passion, for the last few years, was attending many gun shows. George is survived by his wife, of 52 years, Loretta Howard; their daughters, Camie (George) Howard-Rock of Dallas, Texas and Cheryl (Tom) Gates of Statham, Georgia; their son; George H. Howard of Fort Wayne, Indiana; three grandchildren; three sisters; and three brothers. Memorial gifts may be given to: Southern Care Hospice 310 West McKinley, #340, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 ~VISITATION WAS HELD~ MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011, 2:00-4:00 P.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 ~FUNERAL WAS HELD~ MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011, 4:00 P.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME ELDER ROBERT RETTINGER, OFFICIATING ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com